Beau Webster, Alex Carey rescue Australia after top order collapse

St George’s: Beau Webster and Alex Carey once again navigated Australia to safety against West Indies after another alarming top order collapse and a brain fade from Cameron Green on the last ball before lunch on the opening day of the second Test.

By tea on Thursday (Friday morning AEST), Australia were 5-209 from 48 overs, with Webster (43) and Carey (51) unbeaten at the crease on a rain-interrupted first day in Grenada.

Alex Carey celebrates with partner Beau Webster scoring a half-century against the West Indies during day one of the second cricket Test match. Credit: AP

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Australia had a golden chance to pile on the runs in their quest for a 2-0 series win.

Things were going beautifully through Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja, with Australia at 0-47 and in complete control.

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